Coventry City have reassured fans that they are committed to continuing to provide a matchday programme for ‘years to come.’

The Sky Blues have been asked along with every other EFL club to vote on whether paper versions of programmes should continue to be produced.

But City - who were the first club to produce colour programmes - have already made their stance clear, insisting that they’ll press ahead printing programmes for every home game for the foreseeable future.

“Coventry City remain committed to producing our matchday programme PUSB in its paper version," said a club spokesperson.

“We are very proud of receiving the award for second best programme in League Two this season from Programme Monthly magazine, and we will be working hard to produce an even better programme for the 2018/19 season.

“The programme includes many exclusive and unique features which do not appear elsewhere on our website, and we feel it is this approach which will keep our programme relevant and popular for years to come.”

EFL clubs are set to vote on the future of matchday programmes in June.

It is currently a requirement for all clubs to offer a physical version of the programme.

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But - after several members have questioned the need for them in the social media era - the governing body have decided to put it to a ballot in the close season.

Clubs have also revealed a drop in sales in the products, with some seeking to "deliver the same content in a more cost effective manner."

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A statement issued by the EFL said: "At its summer meeting in June 2018, EFL clubs will vote on a proposal that will determine whether or not it is an absolute requirement to produce a match programme from the start of season 2018/19 onwards.

"A number of clubs have asked the EFL if the mandatory publication of a match programme can be addressed as a result of an overall decline in sales and the proliferation of digital and social media, which has the ability to deliver the same content in a more cost effective manner.

"Irrespective of the outcome at June's AGM, the EFL will continue to produce a match programme for its five competition finals - the Carabao Cup, Checkatrade Trophy and Sky Bet Play-Offs."